Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Sony Xperia Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $1999 and $2499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 976,177).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Sony Xperia Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $1999 vs $2499
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 28/100)
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Sony Xperia Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 46/100, Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (44/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Sony Xperia Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3382020 | 976177 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3431 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 21W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $2499 |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia Pro
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Sony Xperia Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Sony Xperia Pro by 246.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (50/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (52/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (44/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia Pro — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Sony Xperia Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sony Xperia Pro is a better fit for active users.